My Favorite Hummus Recipe
My very favorite go-to hummus recipe. I like to layer on additional flavors, but this is the recipe in its purest form! Be sure to say that aquafaba - the liquid in the can of garbanzo beans. It thins out this dip, allowing you to choose its consistency.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Appetizers, DIps, Hummus
Servings: 2 cups
- 1 16 oz can garbanzo beans
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil extra for drizzling
- 3 Tbsp reserved liquid from garbanzos
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and 1 tsp olive oil to a food processor. Pulse a few times.
Add in 1 tablespoon reserved liquid from the can of garbanzo beans, 1 tablespoon water, and salt. Blend. Continue to add additional liquid from garbanzo beans until desired consistency.
Transfer to bowl or plate, drizzle with additional olive oil and reserved chickpeas. Enjoy!